Hong Kong: CHP on 3 new H7N9 cases in Fujian, Zhejiang

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) received notification today (January 14) from the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) of three additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Fujian (one case) and Zhejiang (two cases).

The case in Fujian involves a 50-year-old man who lives in Quanzhou. He is currently under treatment in a local hospital and his condition is critical.

The cases in Zhejiang involve a 29-year-old man and a 58-year-old man, both of whom live in Hangzhou. They are still hospitalised for treatment.

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) received notification today (January 14) from the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) of three additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Fujian (one case) and Zhejiang (two cases).

The case in Fujian involves a 50-year-old man who lives in Quanzhou. He is currently under treatment in a local hospital and his condition is critical.

The cases in Zhejiang involve a 29-year-old man and a 58-year-old man, both of whom live in Hangzhou. They are still hospitalised for treatment.